Sermons on Causes Of Spiritual Leak:

Destination Bethlehem: A Boy Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 12, 2015

Grace was revealed to mankind in the birth of Jesus, the Christ.

“At the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. “And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Baptist

Run, Samson, Run Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 23, 2016

Samson was man of supernatural strength given by God but was overwhelmed by the inward sexual desire through the enticement of Delilah. He should have run, but he did not. We can learn valuable lessons from his life.

We are now in chapter 16 of the Book of Judges. We have been studying the life of Samson. Last week, we looked at the highlights of Samson's life - the three W's - Samson's Wedding, Samson's Wager and Samson's Wrath. We have learned first of all that Samson insisted in marrying the woman in Timnah ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 9, 2017

The Messiah’s dramatic triumphal entry into Jerusalem helps us understand the Hand of God behind the: 1) The Preparation (Luke 19:28–35), 2) The Adoration (Luke 19:36–38), and 3) The Condemnation (Luke 19:39-44).

For some time now, migrant journeys from hostile lands to European and North American countries have been making headlines. Great masses of peoples have left their home countries, many of which are war zones, seeking safety and security. Yet the mass migration of peoples have resulted in riots, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Other

The Revival Of Praise & Worship Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 4, 2017

The Revival of Praise & Worship through the adoration of 1) God’s Greatness (Psalm 145:1–6) 2) God’s Goodness (Psalm 145:7–10) 3) God’s Government (Psalm 145:11–13) and 4) God’s Grace (Psalm 145:14–21).

Today is Super bowl Sunday. There is no bigger sports phenomena in the world for a combination of viewership, marketing, advertising and hype. As excited as people get for sporting events, it’s no exaggeration that there are Super bowl fanatics. Celebrating their favourite team, and player, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-21

Denomination: Other

Want To Still Stick To Your Prior Testimony? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 5, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 4: 32 – 5: 11

Acts 4: 32 – 5: 11 Want to still stick to your prior testimony? 32 Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. 33 And with great power the apostles gave witness to ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

This Is God’s Will

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 13, 2012

The message explores the area of sanctification, expected of all who name the Name of Christ.

“Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more. For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus. For this is the will of God, your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas According To John Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 7, 2013

John begins his examination of the ministry of Jesus by looking at the Incarnation. The message seeks to explore what this means for believers.

“The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” [1] One can focus on minutiae and fail to see the beauty presented in the story of God’s love. Nevertheless, for a moment think of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Never The Same Again

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 23, 2018

In Luke 5 we meet a crippled guy who was lowered through a roof by his four friends so that they could get Him to Jesus. In this encounter we see how Jesus helps us to get off our own mat so that we will never be the same again.

Never The Same Again Sermon Spice – VIDEO ‘The Truth’ You have a great future ahead I would be lying to you if I said that You can’t hope for your life to change If you turn things upside down This is the truth I love that video! It’s awesome. AND – I am sure that if you have never seen it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Those Oldies Remind Me Of You

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 27, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 31: 30 to 32: 1 - 52

Deuteronomy 31: 30 to 32: 1 - 52 Those oldies but goodies remind me of You 31: 30 And Moses recited the words of this song from beginning to end in the hearing of the whole assembly of Israel: 32 “Give ear, O heavens, and I will speak; and hear, O earth, the words of my mouth. 2 Let my teaching ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Divine Direction

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 27, 2014

1) The Escape to Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15), another to 2) The Slaughter at Ramah (Matthew 2:16–18), and the other to 3) The Return to Nazareth (Matthew 2:19–23).

When President Anwar Sadat flew from Egypt to Israel on November 19, 1977, he shocked the whole world. His journey was unprecedented in modern times. It was unheard of that an Egyptian leader should leap the barriers of prejudice to personally petition Israel for peace. We moderns have forgotten, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Other

I Am Created To Work Series

Contributed by David Lange on Sep 20, 2013

God created us with responsibilities. We are responsible to work and earn the bread that we eat.

I AM CREATED TO WORK We are told in the Scriptures that we cannot work to earn our salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV) 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-- 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. We cannot do enough works to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Patience Series

Contributed by Lynn Holmes on Feb 24, 2011

A sermon teaching how to build up relationships with patience, listening, and perspective.

[Lynn would like to acknowledge and thank two individuals: Years ago Pastor Rick Warren wrote a Sermon Series based upon 1 Corinthians 13, and John Ortberg wrote a book entitled: Everybody’s Normal Until You Get To Know Them. Lynn relied heavily upon these two resources for this series because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Nazarene

The Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 19, 2016

1) The Faithful Arrival (Mark 11: 1– 7), 2) The Faithless Approval (Mark 11: 8– 10), 3) The Faithful Appraisal (Mark 11:11)

Carved into a towering cliff in central Afghanistan stood two gigantic statues. Hewn out of the living sandstone rock, they were figures of the Buddha, dominating the Bamiyan Valley which they overlook. The statues stood on the ancient Silk Road, the old trade route which stretched through ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Other

The Inner Circle Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 23, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 3 verses 13 to 19

Mark 3: 13 – 19 The Inner Circle 13 And He went up on the mountain and called to Him those He Himself wanted. And they came to Him. 14 Then He appointed twelve, that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach, 15 and to have power to heal sicknesses and to cast out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How We Got The Bible Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 12, 2018

A message about canonization... how do we know that we have the correct books in our bible?

How We Got The Bible… #Canonization Okay Maple Grove, welcome to week three in our series understanding the Bible. And man, it is been a fun ride so far. NOW – in week one of this series, we talked about… HOW – if a non-contingent, uncaused by anything else, self-sufficient, self-reliant, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ